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Dadaptation#15 - Full Moons, Becoming 'Anti-Fragile', and What Else We've Learned so FarThe Davids dive deep into takeaways from three previous Dadaptation guests and riff on whether or not full moons and barometric pressure affects seizure activity. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2025-06-0941 min
Dadaptation#14 - Mike WishMike Wish is a husband, dad of two daughters, Marine Corps Field Artillery Officer, physics teacher at the U.S. Naval Academy, business owner, and founder of the Claire Bethany Foundation.His daughter Claire was born with Polymicrogyria (PMG), a rare neurological condition. Inspired by her journey, Mike launched the Claire Bethany Foundation to support U.S. Service Members raising children with special needs. Through this work, he's turning personal experience into purpose, helping military families navigate challenges with strength and hope. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.co...2025-05-2055 min
Dadaptation#13 - Dana LangeDana Lange is a husband of 34 years and father of two daughters: Sarah (28), and Victoria (26) who has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. He is also the co-founder and CFO of Bright Life Connections, a non-profit which helps loved ones effectively manage disability services in Denver. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2025-05-0954 min
Dadaptation#12 - Brady CrandallBrady Crandall is the co-founder and CEO of Youth Crews, a diaper company creating youth diapers that fill the gap between baby and adult sizes, because disabled kids deserve products made just for them.Brady's daughter was born with a brain injury called HIE (Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy). Brady shares his journey as a father to a medical child, the challenges he has felt as a unique father, as well as why and how he started Youth Crews diapers. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2025-04-111h 01
Dadaptation#11 - So You're Going to be a Dad...The Dadaptation Pod is back from a brief hiatus (newborn babies, job changes, Holidays and a crazy start to the year) to kick off 2025. The Davids think back on what is like when they first became dads to children with special needs, what they learned, and share their perspectives on life during the early years.Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2025-03-2547 min
Dadaptation#10 - Geoff Green, Part 2This is Part 2 of our conversation with Geoff Green. Geoff is a husband, father to five boys, and a firefighter. Geoff continues telling us his story with his son, Elliott and how his community supported him and his family through grief. Thank you to Geoff and his wife, Kristen, for allowing us to provide a conduit for their family's impactful story of love, resilience and community. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.comFollow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2025-01-3051 min
Dadaptation#9 - A Dadaptation ChristmasMerry Christmas! In this episode of Dadaptation, David and David discuss the uniqueness of celebrating the Holidays as parents of children with special needs. From Holiday travel, to thinking back on the previous year, the Holidays can look a little different for our families sometimes. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-12-2442 min
Dadaptation#8 - Geoff Green, Part 1This is Part 1 of our conversation with Geoff Green. Geoff is a husband, father to five boys, and a firefighter. Geoff shares the story of his son Elliott as well as his family's experience with adoption, raising boys, and advocating for their children. Geoff and his wife, Kristen, have an incredible story of resilience, love, and leaning on community in the midst of grief. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-12-091h 17
Dadaptation#7 - Five Things: Gear TalkThis episode is the first installment of the "Five Things" series of Dadaptation. In this Five Things episode, the Davids discuss five of their favorite items that have been impactful in their parenting journey. Items discussed:Owlet Smart Sock: www.owletcare.comObi Adaptive Feeding Device: www.meetobi.comTwo Angels Foundation: www.twoangelsfoundation.orgBilly Footwear: www.billyfootwear.comFollow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-11-0737 min
Dadaptation#6 - Daren NorrisDaren Norris is a Navy Veteran, a practicing Psychologist and a father of a son with special needs. Daren's son was diagnosed with MCAD Deficiency, a rare disorder that prevents the body from breaking down certain fats. Daren discusses his experience being a father to a child with special needs, the importance of finding community, and his profession in psychology.Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-11-0744 min
Dadaptation#5 - 'Grab Bag' 1 - Sibling Talk & What People Don't SeeIn this episode of Dadaptation, the Davids riff on a couple topics suggested by listeners - the dynamic (and often dichotomy) of raising typical children alongside children with special needs as well as addressing what 'peeling back the curtain' of special needs parenting looks like.Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-10-2556 min
Dadaptation#4 - Brian ReynoldsIn this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from Brian Reynolds and his experience as a father of a child with special needs. Brian’s daughter, Harper, was born with Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome. Brian covers the experience he and his wife, Amber, had in discovering Harper’s diagnosis, how Harper has thrived in school and how she has found a new passion by skiing in the Special Olympics. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-10-1549 min
Dadaptation#3 - David HeasleyIn this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from co-host David Heasley and his experience as a father of a child with special needs. David's daughter, Hattie, was born with a rare chromosomal deletion called 1q43q44 chromosomal deletion syndrome. David shares how they discovered Hattie's diagnosis, his experience as a dad to four daughters and how the past seven years have shaped him as a man, a husband and a father. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-10-0445 min
Dadaptation#2 - David SchwendtnerIn this episode of Dadaptation, we hear from co-host David Schwendtner and his story as a father of a child with special needs. David's son, Gabriel, was born with a rare genetic mutation of his SCN8A gene. David shares with us the stories, experiences and highlights of his journey so far.Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-09-2647 min
DadaptationDadaptation TrailerFollow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-09-1402 min
Dadaptation#1 - DadaptationWhat is this podcast? Is this just another parenting podcast? What does Dadaptation even mean?David & David address those questions and more in this introductory episode of Dadaptation, a podcast for the unique father. Follow us on Instagram @DadaptationPod | For updates and episodes, visit www.dadaptation.com2024-09-1322 min